OPT-002 · Introduction to optics and electromagnetic waves Sample material

Practical applications of the laws of optics

Applications of the laws of optics in science and engineering: lenses and optical instruments, photometric quantities, spectral analysis, optical fibres, lasers, solar energy, and research in optics and spectroscopy in Uzbekistan.

Estimated time: 2 h 10 min 7 activities

Learning objective

Learn to construct and calculate images using the thin-lens formula and optical power.
Understand the operating principle and magnification of the magnifier, microscope and telescope.
Master photometric quantities and the law of illuminance.
Become acquainted with spectral analysis and research directions in optics in Uzbekistan.

Expected outcomes

Can calculate the image distance, magnification and optical power of a lens.
Finds the magnification of optical instruments using formulas.
Distinguishes and calculates luminous intensity, flux, illuminance and luminance.
Explains the essence of spectral analysis and modern applications of optics.

Interactive modelLine spectra of atoms

Activities

Lecture
Lecture · 55 min · required
Image construction. Optical power of lenses. Photometric quantities. Luminous intensity, illuminance. Luminance, luminous flux.
Practice · 55 min · required
Determining the optical power of a lens
Laboratory · 1 h 20 min · optional
Determining the spherical aberration of a lens
Laboratory · 1 h 20 min · optional
Determining the radius of curvature of a lens with a spherometer
Laboratory · 1 h 20 min · optional
Emission spectra of atoms and their types
Self-study · 4 h 25 min · optional
Final test
Test · 20 min · required · pass ≥ 70%

Completion conditions

  • Lecture
  • Image construction. Optical power of lenses. Photometric quantities. Luminous intensity, illuminance. Luminance, luminous flux.
  • Final test — at least 70%